Published since 2019 by the Fair Winds Foundation and Association of Foreign Relations, Taiwan Weekly provides in-depth report and analysis of the major issues facing Taiwan.
On November 5, Reuters issued a special report titled: “T-Day: The Battle for Taiwan.”
DetailsJust as the United States Department of Defense released its new "China Military Power Report" warning that China will force Taiwan to talks in 2027, Republican senators introduced a Taiwan Deterrence Act.
DetailsThe ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) just promulgated special regulations for the nomination of city mayors and county magistrates in the 2022 election.
DetailsNovember 1: The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in response to the number of people returning to Taiwan for Chinese New Year, quarantine policies will be relaxed starting December 14. Those entering from non-key high-risk countries may shorten the quarantine period to 10 days in a hotel, followed by four days at home. Returning travelers must test three times before completing the quarantine process.
DetailsThe recently published "2021 Chinese Military Power Report" by Ministry of National Defense clearly indicated that "Foreign military force stations in Taiwan" is one of the seven possible timings for China to invade Taiwan by force.
Details"Taiwan's only option is to make itself stronger, more united, and more determined to defend itself. It is not our option to do nothing but rely only on the protection of others."
DetailsTaiwan is counting down to the four-question referendum vote on December 18.
DetailsOctober 24: According to Italy's Corriere della Sera, China is putting pressure on the Holy See to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with the mainland. The Holy See insisted on establishing an embassy in Beijing first before discussing Taiwan-Vatican relations. The mainland did not yield on this issue, and the talks fell into deadlock.
DetailsOn October 21, President Joe Biden responded on CNN twice to the question, "Will the United States defend Taiwan if China attacks Taiwan?" by saying: "Yes, we have a commitment to do that."
DetailsThe remarks and posture from President Joe Biden down to important government officials in recent months highlighted that the United States has entered a state of chaos and no guiding principles in its current Taiwan or cross-strait policy.
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